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Freightcar converted into home in "Little Oklahoma", California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange. Freightcar converted into home in "Little Oklahoma", California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Freightcar converted into home in "Little Oklahoma", California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange. Freightcar converted into home in "Little Oklahoma", California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Freightcar converted into home in "Little Oklahoma, " California
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936, captures the stark reality of the Great Depression era in the United States. The image depicts a freightcar converted into a makeshift home in the rural community of Little Oklahoma, California. The boxcar, once used for transporting goods across the country, now serves as a shelter for agricultural workers and their families. The scene is a poignant reminder of the displacement and economic hardships faced by many during this period. The image is part of Dorothea Lange's extensive body of work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. Lange's photographs, including this one, were used to document the living conditions of agricultural workers and to raise awareness of the plight of the farm laborers and farm hands who were struggling to make ends meet. The photograph shows the boxcar nestled among other simple, makeshift homes in the countryside. The surrounding landscape is barren and desolate, with few signs of life or prosperity. The freightcar, with its faded paint and rusted metal, stands in stark contrast to the nearby trees and rolling hills. The image is a powerful reminder of the harsh realities faced by those who were forced to leave their homes and communities in search of work during the Great Depression. Today, this photograph is an important part of American history and a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of those who lived through the Great Depression. It is a reminder of the importance of documenting the experiences of marginalized communities and of the role that art and photography can play in shaping our understanding of history.
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